Mild Steel Flat
Mild steel flat bars are long, flat metal sections with uniform thickness. They are widely used in construction, manufacturing, and engineering applications due to their versatility and ease of fabrication.
Specifications:
- Width: Common widths range from 20 mm to 200 mm. Custom widths can be produced based on specific requirements.
- Thickness: Typically ranges from 3 mm to 25 mm, depending on the application and load requirements.
- Standard Lengths: Usually available in 6 meters or 12 meters. Custom lengths can be ordered to suit particular project needs.
- Common Grades: Includes ASTM A36, ASTM A105, EN 10025 S275, and S355. Each grade offers different mechanical properties and standards suited for various applications.
- Hot-Rolled: Provides a rough surface finish, often used for structural purposes.
- Cold-Rolled: Offers a smoother surface finish with tighter dimensional tolerances, suitable for precision applications.
- Galvanized: Coated with zinc to enhance corrosion resistance, ideal for outdoor or corrosive environments.
- Painted/Coated: Available with various coatings for additional protection and aesthetic appeal.
Applications:
- Construction: Used in structural applications such as support beams, frames, and reinforcements in buildings and bridges.
- Manufacturing: Employed in the fabrication of machinery components, equipment, and various structural elements.
- Automotive: Utilized in the manufacturing of vehicle parts, including frames, brackets, and supports.
- Industrial: Applied in industrial settings for equipment, racks, and structural components.
- Furniture: Used in the creation of metal furniture, including tables, shelving, and decorative elements.
Advantages:
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications due to its adaptability in machining and fabrication.
- Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Provides a good balance of strength and weight, making it efficient for structural and load-bearing purposes.
- Cost-Effective: Generally more affordable compared to other structural steel sections, offering good performance at a reasonable cost.
- Customizability: Available in various widths, thicknesses, and finishes to meet specific design and performance needs.